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About the eventHear Ye! Hear Ye! Ladies, Lords, and Nobles! Your company is requested for an afternoon of Medieval revelry at Castle Grandma’s Kichene! Partake in a Five Course Feast befitting the nobility! Games of skill, songs, stories, and other merriment will abound! We pray thee attend this royal gathering!
Of the utmost importance is to remember thy manners. Appropriate dress is encouraged and we pray thee do not forget thy eating knife. Although should thee forget, one will be provided as to avoid embarrassment. As is always the case, elbows shall be kept off the tables and picking thy teeth and scratching at the table will be likewise frowned upon.
Schedule of Festivities:
-Doors to Open: At 2:45 in the afternoon, the doors shall open! Arrive in your best Medieval garb, should you wish! Pose for photos! Visit the tavern and enjoy a pint of ale or beer, a glass of wine, or a serving of alcoholic or nonalcoholic hypocras!
-First Course: At 3:30 in the afternoon, the first course of bread shall be served. Partake in Conserve of Orenges & Chese with Herbs served with a Roll of Manchet
-Merriment Interlude 1: Bid a fair welcome for the troubadours who will entertain us with an excerpt from "Sir Gawain and the Green Knight"
-Second Course: Pottage of Turnips
-Merriment Interlude 2: Please receive kindly the offerings of the minstrels
-Third Course: Salat of Herbs, Greens, and Flowers
-Merriment Interlude 3: Let the enjoyment continue with a game of Fox and Geese between thyself and thy tablemate
-Fourth Course: Enjoy your entree of Gravé of Small Birds, Chike Endored, To Farse All Things, Compost, and Rique-Manger
-Merriment Interlude 4: Join in the singing of "Sumer is Icumen" in rounds
-Fifth Course: Dessert will be served and feature Payne Foundewe, Candied Horseradish, Jumbles, and Fine Cakes
-Conclusion of the Festivities: Test your skill at a game of axe throwing at Castle Target Zone just downstairs from Castle Grandma’s Kichene. One hour of axe throwing revelry is included!
Doth thou wish to bestow glee upon thy fellow merrymakers? Pray indicate as such when registering and participate as a troubadour or minstrel with either an assigned part or one of your choosing!
$55. Advance tickets required. Senior and Children's discounts available. Includes Five Course Feast, One Hour of Axe Throwing at Target Zone, and other Merriment!
Allergies: wheat & soy. If you have an allergy concern, please contact us at [email protected] .
Menu in Plain English:
Please Note: All recipes used will be historical in nature, although slight alterations make take place in order to make dishes more enjoyable for modern tastes. Still, the preparation of the foods will be different from what we are accustomed to today. Please come with an open mind and step back in time for a Medieval Europe-inspired afternoon!
-Bread: Orange Preserves, Herbed Cheese, and a Dinner Roll
-Soup: Turnip Soup
-Salad: Arugula Salad with Sage, Rosemary, Mint, Fennel, Parsley, Shallots, Leeks, Garlic, and Flowers with Olive Oil, Vinegar, and Salt
-Entree: Stewed Chicken, Breaded Chicken, Stuffing, Root Vegetables in a Sweet Vinaigrette, and Scrambled Eggs with Apples
-Dessert: Bread Pudding, Candied Horseradish, Dessert Soft Pretzel, and a Cookie
Beverages Available at the Bar: Beer, Wine, Spiced Wine, Spiced Grape Juice, Soda, Juice, and Sparkling Water
Notes in Plain English:
-Should you wish to, you are encouraged to come in your choice of Medieval clothing!
-If you wish to offer your entertainment talents during the event, please indicate this while registering. We are looking for troubadours to read excerpts from literature and to lead the guests in singing a choral song. We are also looking for minstrels who would like to perform a short talent. Are you able to juggle? Do you wish to tell a joke? Do you have a short story to tell? Have you memorized a poem? Let us know what you'd like to offer while registering! Medieval-themed offerings encouraged, of course!
-It was traditional to bring your own eating knife to Medieval feasts! As such, we encourage you to join in the fun and bring your own knife from which to eat during the event. Forks will not be provided unless requested as they did not exist at the time. Bowls for washing fingers will be provided as well as napkins though!
-While registering, please indicate if you would prefer the title Lady, Lord, or Noble. Please indicate any groups you would like to be seated with when registering as guests will be assigned to houses and we want to keep your group together.
-One hour of axe throwing at Target Zone is included with your ticket to the event. Target Zone is at Arnot Mall on the first floor, near Grandma's Kitchen.
-There will be a photo area and photo props available and you are encouraged to take and share photos of the event!
-Please note, while all aspects of this event have been researched and are inspired by the history of Medieval Europe, we do not claim to be experts by any means and many aspects will be lacking in authenticity.
-Closed toe shoes are required. Think boots or sneakers as flats are not acceptable for axe throwing.
More Information:
-Allergens: Foods at Grandma's Kitchen may contain or come into contact with soy, wheat, or tree nuts. If you have any allergy concerns, please indicate this during the event registration process or email us at [email protected].
-All Vegan/Plant-Based: All items are vegan/plant-based and made with love at Grandma’s Kitchen. Menu is subject to change based on availability.
-Local Ingredients: Menu features local produce from Ever Green Farm, Muddy Fingers Farm, and Silver Queen Farm. Menu also features Crystal City olive oil and balsamic vinegar.
-Parking: Ample free lot parking is available. Park and enter where you see the Regal Movie Theater entrances and go up to the Food Court on the second floor. Grandma's Kitchen Arnot Mall is located in the former Friendly's.
-Accessibility: An escalator and an elevator are available to access the second floor. The restrooms are accessible and within Grandma's Kitchen on the same floor. Because Grandma's Kitchen is in a former Friendly's, the tables are built in booths. Wheelchairs are able to be accomodated at certain tables. If you require an accessible table, please indicate this during the event registration process or email us at [email protected].
-Special Events: If you will be celebrating a special event, please let us know during the event registration process or email us at [email protected] and we will do our best to make your experience a little extra special!
-Beverages: Soda, iced tea, juice, beer, and wine will be available for purchase from our bar during the event.
-Cancelations: If you need to reschedule or cancel, please contact us as soon as possible and we will do our best to help you out. If you pay with PayPal, PayPal retains their fee in case of a refund. 48 hours before the event, we are no longer able to offer refunds, but we can offer your meal To Go.
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3300 Chambers Rd, Horseheads, NY, United States, New York 14845
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